Case of the Deep-Fried Resistors Sherlock Ohms 1/31/2012 10 comments One of the key traits of a great engineer is the willingness to try unusual processes to solve tricky problems -- like using a deep fryer.
Shortcut Saves Time at Plant Sherlock Ohms 1/27/2012 8 comments A bit of ingenuity can take a burdensome testing job and streamline it with handmade automation.
Battery Sparks Red-Hot Mystery Sherlock Ohms 1/26/2012 27 comments Even the little 9V battery that we use in our smoke alarms and transistor radios delivers plenty of energy -- and can wreak havoc when crossed.
Hot Foot Causes Power Glitch Sherlock Ohms 1/9/2012 12 comments What would cause a high-end lab power supply glitch? A firmware engineer answers this mystery.
The Ignition Problem Is Hiding Sherlock Ohms 12/28/2011 32 comments No matter what was tried, this Ford Fairlane owner just couldn't fix the ignition problem – until many years later.
Case of the Vintage Furnace Blower Sherlock Ohms 12/21/2011 14 comments Sometimes the best solution is the one that gets you through the short term, especially if it keeps the heater blowing.
Case of the Anti-Seize Backfires Sherlock Ohms 12/13/2011 16 comments The ignition problems with your car could track back to the anti-seize compound you used to loosen the plugs.
Case of the Failing Thermistors Sherlock Ohms 11/30/2011 12 comments Thermistors were failing by the handful. The contract manufacturer had to find a fix and prove the fix to the customer.
The Case of the Mismarked Resistor Sherlock Ohms 10/12/2011 16 comments Sometime it's the most ridiculous problem that can mess up a prototype -- a tiny, nearly insignificant part.
The Case of the Stuttering Tape Drive Sherlock Ohms 10/5/2011 10 comments When we moved a tape deck into a different part of our building, we started running into a host of problems with the equipment. Call Sherlock Ohms.
Let’s Hear About Your Sherlock Heroics Sherlock Ohms 9/14/2011 1 comment Tell us about your Sherlock moment, the time you solved a true engineering mystery -- or at least solved a problem.
The Case of the Low-Efficiency Beacon Sherlock Ohms 8/31/2011 6 comments Engineers found a trend of low efficiency in standard tests with numerous returned beacons. Sherlock intervened to solve the problem.
Inforbix is leveraging its CAD and product data access technology to power up a free iPad app that lets mobile users search and access engineering data.
Unlike his friends in engineering programs, blogger Jon Titus had little need for calculus except in a few of his college physical-chemistry labs and classes.
In the wake of the Chevy Volt fire investigations, sales are down, and General Motors' (GM) CEO Dan Akerson is blaming the downturn on a spate of bad publicity.
Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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